COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: cdc.gov

Coronavirus: Meituan Provides ‘Shields’ To Customers; Viking, Princess, Stop Cruises
Coronavirus: Meituan Provides ‘Shields’ To Customers; Viking, Princess, Stop Cruises
March 12, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus could have far-reaching effects on food delivery, travel and the economy as a whole, while the impacts on grocery inventory might be shorter-term. Here are...

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Today In Payments: Paris Convicts 6 In $50M Impersonation Plot; Wirecard Partners With Klarna For Payments
Today In Payments: Paris Convicts 6 In $50M Impersonation Plot; Wirecard Partners With Klarna For...
March 12, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payments news, in Paris, six men were convicted of an impersonation plot that garnered $50 million, and Wirecard has partnered with Klarna...

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The Innovative ‘Green Shoots’ Growing Out Of COVID-19’s Scorched Earth
The Innovative ‘Green Shoots’ Growing Out Of COVID-19’s Scorched Earth
March 12, 2020  |  Coronavirus

There seem to be countless sources of collateral damage associated with the unexpected appearance of COVID-19 in early 2020 – the shutdown of production in...

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Coronavirus Update: Italy Closes Most Retailers; CME Group Closes Trading Floor; Amazon Establishes Relief Fund
Coronavirus Update: Italy Closes Most Retailers; CME Group Closes Trading Floor; Amazon Establishes Relief Fund
March 12, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Under siege by the coronavirus, the Italian government has ordered the closures of all retailers barring pharmacies and grocers, according to published reports Wednesday (March...

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Trump Unveils Measures To Combat Economic Impact of Virus
Trump Unveils Measures To Combat Economic Impact of Virus
March 11, 2020  |  Coronavirus

President Donald Trump unveiled a number of executive actions designed to blunt at least some of the economic impact of the coronavirus, which continues to...

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Coronavirus Fear Could Cause Streaming Subscription Service Spike
Coronavirus Fear Could Cause Streaming Subscription Service Spike
March 11, 2020  |  News

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on restaurants, movie theaters, eCommerce and sporting events. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world....

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Amazon To Deliver Coronavirus Test Kits In Seattle
Amazon To Deliver Coronavirus Test Kits In Seattle
March 11, 2020  |  Coronavirus

To assist in bringing at-home testing kits for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, to homes of Seattle-area residents, Amazon Care is reportedly in...

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Retail Tech Partners Step Up To Assist With Remote Work
Retail Tech Partners Step Up To Assist With Remote Work
March 11, 2020  |  Coronavirus

With personal interactions under scrutiny due to the COVID-19 disruption, it’s a good time for retailers to take stock of their mobile and online commerce...

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Private Jets And Shelf-Stable Foods See Boost In Demand
Private Jets And Shelf-Stable Foods See Boost In Demand
March 11, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The economic wreckage wrought by the coronavirus is at this point both hard to miss and hard to oversell. The markets on Monday (March 9) were...

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